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The number of deaths in Latvia has increased sharply in recent months, but the country's capacity to bury all the dead remains limited. Latvia has only two crematoriums and one cemetery able to accommodate all the deceased, and even they are struggling to keep up with demand. The situation has led to a surge in demand for burial services, with some people having to wait weeks or even months for their loved ones to be laid to rest. The government has urged people to consider cremation as an alternative to burial, but many Latvians remain reluctant to do so. The lack of capacity to bury all the dead is a major problem for Latvia, and one that is only likely to get worse in the months and years ahead.